Supervisor - Bus Lot

Supervisor - Bus Lot

Reports to: Manager I - Transportation
Salary Range: $45,872 - $55,261
Pay Grade: 805
Duty Days: 244
PCN: 14428
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE
Collaborates with other Specialists in overseeing bus lot operations, including bus drivers, attendants, dispatchers, and various bus lot functions including coordinating field trips. Responsible for ensuring coverage of daily bus routes, field trips, and athletic events. Manages the daily operations of the District bus lots to ensure all students are transported to and from their scheduled stops safely.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities

• Assigns drivers, relief drivers, and attendants to routes, and buses, including special education routes.

• Ensures buses are inspected for damage, safety equipment, and cleanliness.

• Notifies site administrators/school officials of late arrivals and conferences with parents.

• Provides initial reports to the Manager and/or Director in case of accidents, injuries, or incidents.

• Maintains current records on all routes to include route summaries and route descriptions.

• Monitors drivers and attendants work schedules.

• Investigates complaints; coaches, advises, and evaluates assigned employees; informs managers who are responsible to decide if or what appropriate administrative action is to be taken.

• Collaborates with other Lot Specialists as well as Bus Driver Team Leads to coordinate their daily work schedules and assign duties as needed.

• Monitors operations and collects employee data for Managers in contributing to annual employee performance appraisals.

Administrative

• Answers concerned calls from employees, community members, and schools.

• Assists in preparing written evaluations for special needs drivers and attendants.

• Maintains attendance records for all drivers and attendants.

• Oversees, monitors, and signs payroll exception sheets weekly.

• Maintains upmost confidentiality.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.

• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety protocols, including District rules and regulations, and Texas rules of the road.

• Skill in operating applicable software including email and word processing to status work.

• Skill in critical thinking; using logic and reasoning to formulate solutions to problems.

• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Ability to read and understand safety manuals, calculate mileage, and load counts.

• Ability to operate school bus, office equipment, 2-way radio, and safety equipment.

• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.

• Ability to organize and coordinate work, and maintain a well-organized and efficient office.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written forms.

• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS. WORK HAZRDS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; multifunction telephone, 2-way radio.

• Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds).

• Environment: Works in an office setting; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours; at times, may drive a bus route.

• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.

• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  o Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Certification:
  o Clear and valid Texas CDL Class B driver's license with (P) passenger and (S) school bus endorsement or ability to obtain license within 60 days after employment;
  o Insurable by the District's insurance carrier required;
  o Complete a 20-hour certification course for a Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate within 60 days of hire date required.
• Experience:
  o 5 years' experience in one or more Transportation related roles such as Bus Attendant, Bus Driver, Transportation Dispatcher, and/or Transportation Warehouse Person;
  o Experience to include: Working as Team Lead or supervisor; Scheduling school bus routes; Reading maps and navigating to destinations; Calculating route times, mileage, and staff time; Operating computer and/or smart-device software to access databases, work email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing;
  o School district experience in Transportation preferred.
• Additional Requirments:
  o Must be able to pass annual physical.
  o Must be able to pass a recurring 8-hour Bus Driver Safety Training course provided by the District to maintain the CDL license.
• Language:
  o Bilingual (English/Spanish) working proficiency preferred in some settings.

INSURABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DRIVERS

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• NO positive drug or alcohol tests including pre-employment, random, post-accident or reasonable suspicion.
• Driving and accident record: Valid Texas Department of Public Safety Driver Record Check Type 3A-Certified list of all crashes and violations
• NO more than 2 violations during previous 36 months including:
  o moving traffic violations (including no more than 1 preventable accident);
  o failure to provide proof of valid driver's license or proof of insurance;
  o equipment violations.
• NO Driving Under the Influence (DUI) for drug or alcohol.
• NO leaving scene of an accident (bodily injury or physical damage).
• NO vehicular assault, manslaughter, or homicide.
• NO operating a vehicle with suspended or revoked driver's license.
• NO reckless driving, speed contests, drag racing, or highway racing.
• NO use of a vehicle in commission of a felony.
• NO operating a vehicle without owner's permission (unauthorized use or grand theft).
• NO permitting an unlicensed person to drive.
• NO speeding more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit.
• NO history of a conviction in a commercial or personal motor vehicle.
• Additional restrictions may apply if directed by FWISD's Fleet Insurance Carrier.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.